U.S. History: States History Flex (8-12)

In this class, students will learn more than just the state population, motto, and flower. They will learn about the different groups of people that helped the state grow, how it participated in conflicts and battles, different landmarks, food, music, and culture. 

I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions.  I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.

I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism. 

For each class/state, there will be 3-5 homework options given. These could be to watch a film, write a short 2-3 paragraph paper, worksheets, cook a local recipe, visit a site virtually, or  create something. Learners will be able to choose the homework projects that they are interested in. All homework assignments will be due on Sunday of each week. 

For each state, learners will be identifying and tracking on a map. We will also be learning which U.S. President is born in each state, with optional homework on each. 

No live meetings, and an estimated 2 - 4 hours per week outside of class.

Some of the sources that will be used in this course are, but not limited to:
National Geographic
Smithsonian
History Channel
Britannica

For example: 

Oklahoma:
Oklahoma Historical Society https://www.okhistory.org/
History.com
National Park Service
Tulsa History.org https://www.tulsahistory.org/exhibit/1921-tulsa-race-massacre/
The evolution of Indian Territory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1resRyKb8A
Gettysburg of the West https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aho6Tv8UMeE&t=131s

Alaska: 
Alaska Centers Public Lands Information https://www.alaskacenters.gov/explore/culture/history
Smithsonian Magazine https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-russia-gave-alaska-americas-gateway-arctic-180962714/
Office of the Historian Department of State https://history.state.gov/milestones/1866-1898/alaska-purchase
Alaska Historical Society https://alaskahistoricalsociety.org/
National Park Service https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/goldrush.htm
History.com 
National Geographic.com
15 Things They Don't Tell You About Living in Alaska https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0n11XQgm7I
CNN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxha9T-eScc